Designing a Multimodal Open-Access Lab Methods in Geosciences Textbook: An Action Research Study

• In Event: 79.050 - MTCC Roundtable Session 36
  In Roundtable Session: 79.050-8 - Content Specific: Science Teaching and Learning SIG Roundtable Session

Abstract

With the purpose of providing a high quality open access multimodal textbook of geoscience lab methods classes, this study undertook an action research to find answers to the question: What are effective procedures to create affordable, meaningful, and inclusive video instructional materials for formal and informal learning of laboratory methods in geosciences? Between August 2016 and May 2018, the research team experimented with a standard video camcorder, a DSLR camera, and a smartphone camera to capture images and videos in geoscience labs. Data were analyzed iteratively with a narrative inquiry approach and document analysis. Three best practice guidelines were determined for image and video production, data management, and applying closed captioning.

Authors

• Juhong Christie Liu, James Madison University

• Elizabeth Johnson, James Madison University

• Ceanna Adams

• Jin Mao, Wilkes University

• Ritu Kansal, Northern Virginia Community College